Support the Tolar Family in Their Time of Loss

Hi,

My name is Jessica. I am the daughter of Michael W. Tolar Sr. My Father, the man whom I love and cherish, has gone to Heaven after a battle with acute congestive heart failure. The past couple of years has been extremely difficult for my parents. My Father was unable to work due to his health. He was a very proud man. His health deteriorated very quickly. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure enough resources for all of the expenses of a service and memorial. We, with our hearts on our sleeve, please ask of you a show of compassion and love for our Father. His wife of 38 years, Bettyjo, son Michael, grandsons, Michael and Phillip and I would be so immensely grateful for your assistance in this time of sorrow and mourning.

All of our love and gratitude,

The Tolar Family.

10/15/1964-11/21/2024 RIP

Michael William Tolar Sr. has been welcomed into the hands of our Lord in Heaven on this day, November 21, 2024. Born October 15, 1964, in Boston MA. to the late Michael Reese Tolar and Lois Elaine (McAnulty). Early in life the family moved to Southfork PA. where they resided with Dwayne and Hazel, Lois’ parents until ultimately settling in Wilmore Hts. PA. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Johnstown Vo-Tech.

Where he studied general industries prior to moving into the workforce. He and his bride Betty Jo (Overman) soon moved to Ohio to take a great position at Service-Tech in 1985, an industrial cleaning corporation. He presided there for 36 years as a Head Foreman. Building their life in Mantua, Ohio, Mike and Betty Jo had a son, Michael W. Tolar Jr. and daughter Jessica M. Tolar both graduates of Crestwood High School. He loved to have fun, ride dirt bikes, go fishing, listen to music and hang out with his friends and family. Mike was kind-hearted and would do anything for you, if you were honest. He would always speak his mind and stand up for his family and what was right. The person you would always want on your side but never crossing. His son made him a proud grandfather in 2005 with the addition of Michael W. Tolar III to the brood. His pride to continue the legacy of his name. Jessica and her husband Phillip Marsh graced him with another grandson, Phillip Marsh Jr. (PJ) in 2008.

Michael was proceeded in his entrance to Heaven by his grandparents, parents, brother Gary R Tolar and best friend David Fogle. Keeping his memory alive are his wife of 38 years Betty Jo, brother James Tolar, Christopher Tolar, and sister Michelle Tolar, son, Michael, daughter, Jessica (Phil), grandsons, Michael and Phillip.

Always in his thoughts and prayers were his brother in laws, Albert (Lynn), Danny (Cindy), Ronald (Sharon) and all his nieces and nephews, near and far. At Michaels’ request there will be no services, a celebration of life will take place in the summer. Live to Ride, Ride to Live. Born Free!!

Respects and donations can be made to the family on this page.